Fairway Farm Dam dam
Fairway Farm Dam
Fairway Farm Dam, located in San Augustine, Texas, was completed in 1949 and serves a primary purpose of irrigation. This concrete dam stands at 19 feet tall and spans a length of 1000 feet, with a storage capacity of 230 acre-feet. Despite being a private-owned structure, the dam is permitted and inspected by the state regulatory agencies, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations.
The dam, situated off CH-TR-Tiger Creek, also offers recreational opportunities in addition to its irrigation function. With a surface area of 23.4 acres and a drainage area of 0.39 square miles, Fairway Farm Dam provides a serene environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy. The spillway, with a width of 45 feet, is uncontrolled, adding to the natural beauty and appeal of the area.
Although rated as having a moderate risk potential, Fairway Farm Dam has not been formally assessed for condition and emergency preparedness. However, with regular inspections and a history of safe operation, the dam continues to serve its purpose effectively while providing a tranquil retreat for visitors seeking to appreciate the intersection of water resource management and climate dynamics.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Fairway Farm Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ayish Bayou Nr San Augustine | 100 cfs | → |
| Attoyac Bayou Nr Chireno | 1,000 cfs | → |
| Bayou Toro Near Toro | 48 cfs | → |
| Bayou Grand Cane Near Stanley | · | → |
| Bayou San Patricio Near Benson | 2 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv At Toledo Bd Res Nr Burkeville | 328 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fairway Farm Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 1211, Center
- Ashcamp Loop, Broaddus
- F Road 130 Sabine County
- County Road 1510, Center
- Etole Park Road, Etoile
- Willow Oak Road Sabine County
Campgrounds
- Mission Dolores City Rv Park
- Red Hills Lake
- Red Hill Lake: (409) 625-1940
- Ragtown
- Ragtown: (409) 625-1940
- Townsend
Fishing spots
Track Fairway Farm Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Fairway Farm Dam
Where does the data for Fairway Farm Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Fairway Farm Dam.